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Senior Buyer - Berkshire, United Kingdom - Quest Search and Selection

Quest Search and Selection

Verified Company

Berkshire, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref:
JO | £ £ per annum + benefits | Location:Windsor, Berkshire, England | Added:24/04/23

Quest Search & Selection are partnering with this leading food buying & procurement organisation based in the UK.

Their clients will include foodservice sites and hospitality partners who would purchase food, ingredients and everything in-between This business work closely with their clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money whilst offering a unique purchasing power.

This Buying Manager - Soft Drinks role you will be involved in the end-to-end buying process for the core soft drinks category team.

Key responsibilities:

Accountable for management of the Drink spend (c £30m spend) supporting the Head of Retail in delivering the overall business plan for all Retail areas of spend
To proactively manage & lead the supply base to drive buying efficiencies to ensure the commercial and ethical sourcing of great products
Accountability for the Category pipeline, identifying & driving opportunities to increase activity and spend.
Full accountability for all commercial & financial KPI's providing regular updates on performance.
Full alignment with internal and external stakeholders regarding the Category Strategy.
Undertake & lead all large contract negotiations with suppliers/manufacturers.
Develop relationships with key suppliers that promote honest collaborative ways of working
Creating an environment for you team that promotes innovation and strategic thinking.
Leading a Buyer who assist with your awareness of market trends identifying opportunities to develop ranges and excite your customers.

Key requirements:

years Buying or Purchasing experience

You must have experience in a supermarket, convenience, foodservice, manufacturing or retail environment
If you have drinks experience this will be desirable but no means essential
Ideally have experience in talent management for example in selection and performance
Have dealt with complex and high value contact negotiations and pricing.
You must be a good communicator that is confident to deal with internal & external stakeholders
Analytical in your approach and be someone with a track record of success that can show commercial awareness and achievement

What is it for you if successful in this position:

This is a great opportunity to work for a £Billion industry with growth for the right calibre individual who are in their right stage of Buying or procurement career.

In addition to the support, training, they offer